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Russian Man Arrested at Phuket Checkpoint With Ketamine, Methamphetamine, Heroin and Ecstasy

Russian Man Arrested at Phuket Checkpoint With Ketamine, Methamphetamine, Heroin and Ecstasy

A 29-year-old Russian man was arrested in Phuket after police found ketamine, methamphetamine, heroin and ecstasy hidden in his luggage during a routine checkpoint inspection on a bus from Pattaya.

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Phuket launches marine safety training for tour boat personnel

Phuket has started a marine safety training programme for tour boat personnel and other tourism workers as officials seek to reduce water-related accidents and strengthen visitor confidence.

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ISOC tightens Phuket security crackdown

Senior security and provincial officials in Phuket coordinated tighter enforcement on drugs, illegal immigration, transnational crime and alleged land encroachment, with authorities also reporting narcotics smuggling attempts and ongoing investigations in key tourism areas.

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VLC Group signs deal to open NLCS Phuket international school in Cherng Talay

VLC Group has signed with NLCS International to open North London Collegiate School Phuket in Cherng Talay, with the premium day and boarding campus scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2028.

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Phuket officials prepare traffic and security plans for upcoming royal visit

Phuket officials have reviewed security, traffic and airport arrangements ahead of an upcoming royal visit, including the route for a royal procession and events at Chalermprakiat School.

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Phuket provincial clerk questions leaked disciplinary document, says case was already settled

A Phuket provincial clerk said a leaked disciplinary document was intended to damage his credibility, while records cited in reports show an earlier case ended with a 2% salary cut for three months.

Senator Aphinan Phuekphong makes his proposal to the Senate. Screenshot: Senate Channel / YouTube

Senate subcommittee backs proposal to make Phuket a metropolitan administration

A Senate subcommittee has backed a proposal to give Phuket metropolitan status, including direct election of a governor and greater control over local administration and revenue.

Phuket Businesses Support End of Thailand’s 60-Day Visa-Free Stay Policy

Phuket Businesses Support End of Thailand’s 60-Day Visa-Free Stay Policy

Private sector leaders in Phuket have supported the end of Thailand’s 60-day visa-free stay policy, saying a return to stays of about 30 days may cause only a manageable short-term dip in tourism.

Yodchanan Wongsawat (left), the minister of higher education, science, research and innovation, takes part in a discussion to mark the release of the 2026 Global Startup Ecosystem…

Phuket startup ecosystem posts 85.9% growth in global rankings

Phuket recorded 85.9% growth in the latest global startup rankings, with the island identified as a key magnet for startups, investors and digital nomads.

Document shows Phuket provincial clerk given 2% pay cut over 26 gun permits and online gambling links

Document shows Phuket provincial clerk given 2% pay cut over 26 gun permits and online gambling links

An Interior Ministry document shows Phuket provincial clerk Rungreung Thimabut received a 2% salary cut for three months over firearm permit approvals and links cited in an online gambling investigation.

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Phuket recognized for state land rights verification work at NLPC seminar

Phuket Province received an honorary award in Bangkok for its work verifying state land rights and advancing land management operations.